World Wildlife Fund's Gift Catalog - 2008-2009 - (Page 19) N O R T H A M E R I C A Gulf of California The Gulf of California, also called the Sea of Cortez, is a large body of turquoise water up to two miles deep, which is home to over 900 species of fish, rare turtles, humpback whales and huge California gray whales. The Gulf region is also home to indigenous peoples such as the Papagos and Seris. This complex ecosystem is crucial to both animal and human survival, supplying over 50% of the fish Mexicans eat. Meeting all these competing needs requires a balanced, connected, effective approach to conservation — the WWF approach. Area: Over 100,000 square miles Global threats: Overfishing, bycatch, tourism and coastal development Key wildlife: Variety of turtles including loggerhead, olive Ridley, leatherback, hawksbill and black, totoaba fish, grey and humpback whales, and great white sharks WWF solution: WWF is working with local and international partners to achieve conservation results, including establishing a network of conservation and managed areas. Gulf of California, Mexico Bahía Kino, Sonora, Mexico Adopt a Great White Shark River mouths, estuaries and coastal lagoons are breeding zones for the Great White shark. Their migrations have been tracked from California to Hawaii and from South Africa to Australia. Their speed and sharp teeth make them a feared predator, but today it is great whites who are in danger from fishermen who consider them a prize catch for their meat and fins. $100 $50 $25 CTWS FREE with $50 donation or more! Seri girl from the Comca’ac culture in Sonora, Gulf of California, Mexico Visit www.worldwildlife.org/gifts or call toll-free 1-800-CALL WWF 19 http://www.worldwildlife.org/ogc/species_SKU.cfm?cqs=CTWS&sc=AWY0900WCN11 http://www.worldwildlife.org/ogc/index.cfm?sc=AWY0900WCN11
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